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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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